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20/04/2026

Magnetic cooling for safer food chains in Kenya.
Winfred Mueni Mulwa – computational physicist.
🔗 More in our Sustainable Cities & Communities challenge https://owsd.net/challenge/sustainable-cities-and-communities

15/04/2026

Women scientists in the Global South are uncovering new possibilities in local food systems.
Dr Natalia Montellano Durán – biotechnologist, Bolivia.
🔗 More from OWSD in Latin America: https://owsd.net/network/latin-america-caribbean.

10/04/2026

OWSD is at the Eurasia Higher Education Summit ( ) this week to give the closing plenary session on “Advancing Gender Equality in Science”.

OWSD Coordinator Tonya Blowers presented “From Individuals to Institutions and from Local to Global: How the OWSD is Transforming Higher Education,” highlighting systemic change through global networks.

OWSD Executive Board regional members Tista Prasai Joshi and Nadia Ayub both shared “A Personal Journey of Leadership and Impact in Higher Education,” offering personal and impactful perspectives on advancing gender equality in academia.

The session underscored the importance of inclusive leadership and collective action in shaping a more equitable future for science and higher education.

01/04/2026

OWSD Visions | Renewable Energy
Women scientists in the Global South are developing practical solutions for cleaner and more reliable energy systems.
This episode features Dr Maryse Nkoua.
More in our Renewable Energy section:
https://owsd.net/challenge/renewable-energy

25/03/2026

OWSD Visions | Agriculture & Food Security
Women scientists in the Global South are already driving solutions to food system challenges.
Dr Salifou Chakirath Folakè Arikè works on innovations in fish processing and preservation.
More in our Agriculture & Food Security section:
https://owsd.net/challenge/agriculture-and-food-security

23/03/2026

Citrus waste into health‑focused ingredients.
Dr Prativa Pandey – chemist and biotechnologist from Nepal.
🔗 More in our Medicine & Health challenge https://owsd.net/challenge/medicine-and-health

13/03/2026

🌍 GenSIS deadline extended!

OWSD National Chapters now have until 31 March 2026 to submit their Expression of Interest to join the Gender‑inclusive Science Institutions and Systems (GenSIS) initiative.

📣 Need guidance before applying?

Write to [email protected] — our team is happy to support you.

Learn more & apply today!

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12/03/2026

Aaaand the winners are....!

A huge thanks to everyone who turned out yesterday for the unforgettable global finale of our 2026 Short Talks, Big Impacts competition, and especially to the 12 finalists who impressed all with their innovative and life-changing research.

And a huge congratulations to our winners, who managed to deliver compelling demonstrations of the importance of their work in just 3 minutes.

Learn more about the finale, finalists, and regional winners at: https://owsd.net/news/announcing-winners-2026-short-talks-big-impacts-competition

And if you missed it, watch the full finale online at: https://youtu.be/1Z9qrIrGmcw

11/03/2026

Today! Don't miss your chance to register for our exciting Global Finale if you haven't already!

The moment has arrived - after four exhilarating regional sessions over the last several weeks, we are excited to announce the Global Finale of our Short Talks, Big Impacts competition, next Wednesday, March 11! Join us as 12 finalists from across the world present their research in just 3 minutes, and cast your vote for the winners alongside our esteemed panel of judges.

Register now at bit.ly/STBI2026_Finale to participate in this exciting event!

09/03/2026

OWSD announces the jury for the Short Talks, Big Impacts 2026 global finale!

The panel represents the collaboration between UNESCO, TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences, The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and the SiS FVG network, the Scientific System of Trieste where OWSD is based.

The jury will assess the finalists selected from four regional sessions, alongside an audience vote during the event on 11 March at 15:00 CET.

Register: bit.ly/STBI2026_Finale

08/03/2026

On International Women's Day, we celebrate our more than 11,000 members around the world who are dedicating their lives to improving their communities and the world through science. Hear about just a few of the things these incredible women are working on!